NHTSA (USA)High Risk
At a glance
What can fail
The bolts securing the front seats may not be tightened properly, causing them to loosen over time.
This page covers 9 recalls, 34 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2019 Volvo Xc60.
22–26 mpg combined
9–10.7 L/100km
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 4 tested variants for this model year.
Steering and braking are the dominant themes in 2019 XC60 complaints. On the steering side, owners report sudden complete failure of the electric power steering rack, leaving the vehicle difficult or impossible to steer. Brake complaints center on abrupt loss of power brake assist at low speeds, with at least one owner describing a confirmed failure of the brake vacuum pump tied to an internal camshaft issue. The electrical system draws a handful of complaints as well, including a reported multi-system failure where shifting, the parking brake, windows, and the instrument cluster all stopped responding simultaneously, a dealer attributed it to a software update. A separate complaint describes the driver's seatbelt buckle sensor failing to register a buckled belt, cutting off the vehicle's ability to detect belt status. With only 34 total complaints on file, these issues are relatively low-volume, but the steering and brake failures tend to occur without warning.
34
Total Complaints
4
Crash-Related
2
With Injuries
By System
The 2019 Volvo XC60 has 9 recalls, the most serious being a steering gear defect where a loose screw inside the gearbox housing can cause the steering wheel to lock up, and a charging system issue on hybrid models where failing capacitors can cause electric shock or fire.
The fuel system has one recall where the low-pressure fuel pump can blow a fuse and fail, causing the engine to stall while driving. On the safety equipment side, two separate recalls involve the front seats: bolts securing the seat to the floor may be loose or missing, which means the seat can shift in a crash and fail to properly restrain the occupant. The automatic emergency braking system may also fail to detect obstacles due to a software and hardware incompatibility, reducing the system's ability to intervene before a collision. In cold temperatures, the tailgate lifting arms can freeze and then separate from the vehicle with enough force to injure anyone standing nearby. Loose wiper arm mounting nuts can cause the front wipers to lose their position and reduce visibility in wet conditions. There is also a software error in the vehicle connectivity module that can prevent the car from transmitting accurate GPS data to emergency services after a crash.
At a glance
What can fail
The bolts securing the front seats may not be tightened properly, causing them to loosen over time.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
What the fix does
Dealers will tighten the front seat bolts at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
During assembly, two screws may have been stacked on top of each other in the steering gear. One screw can fall loose into the gearbox housing.
What the fix does
The steering gear will be replaced at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The low-pressure fuel pump can blow its fuse, causing the pump to fail and stop working.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuse at no cost to restore fuel pump function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The nuts securing the front wiper arms may not be tight enough, causing the wipers to malfunction or stop working.
What the fix does
Dealers will tighten the wiper arm mounting nuts to proper specifications at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software and hardware mismatch may prevent the Automatic Emergency Brake system from detecting obstacles and activating when needed.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the Active Safety Domain Master software at no cost to restore proper brake system function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The nuts that secure the rear flange of the front seat rails may be missing after assembly, potentially compromising seat stability.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect front seat rails and install any missing flange nuts at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
In cold temperatures, the tailgate lifting arms may freeze and separate from the vehicle.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the tailgate lift arms with an improved design at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software error in the Vehicle Connectivity Module may cause the GPS to fail to send your vehicle's location to emergency responders during an emergency call.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the Vehicle Connectivity Module software at no cost to restore GPS location reporting to emergency services.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Capacitors in the AeroVironment TurboCord and TurboDock/TurboDX charging systems may fail, creating a shock hazard or fire risk.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the charge cord if needed, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.